The Energy War (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1979, The Energy War is a dokumentarfilm series.

What it’s about. In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment.

Who’s in it. The Energy War stars Jimmy Carter as Self - President of the USA, Ted Kennedy as Self - US Senator, Gary Hart as Self - US Senator and Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Self - Canadian Prime Minister, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Energy War has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Energy War page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Energy War tend to enjoy Unser Kosmos: Die Reise geht weiter, Planet Erde, Planet Erde II: Eine Erde - viele Welten and Vikings.